Ethical Tech for a Global Future

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students! 📣 We invite you to attend the Ethical Tech for a Global Future (ETGF) Symposium taking place on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre (room 1301/1302 - “Fishbowl”). The Symposium will explore topics such as the ethical dimensions of tech development, issues surrounding responsible innovation, and the implications of emerging technology for social justice. In addition to interactive networking time, the ETGH program features three main presentation sessions: 10:00 – 11:00 am: Student presentations on “Mitigating Algorithmic Harm in AI Design” by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Kavi Duvvoori, and Amaya Kodituwakku 11:30 am – 12:45 pm: Lunch keynote address on “Human Factors, Ethics, and the Future of Responsible Innovation” by Dr. Maurita T. Harris, and panel discussion with Dr. Cosmin Munteanu, Gaya Bin Noon, and Ryan Tennant 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Student presentations on “Technology Impacts on Social and Political Landscapes” by Jordan Leis, Jacqueline Cardoso, Zanae Kendall, and Saleha Ranjha The event is free to attend, and food will be provided for those who register in advance. Register using the link in bio!